Cybersecurity Analyst 1/2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation’s history – from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they’re making history.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to provide cybersecurity and networked system administration expertise in the MEP BU within the PGSD Division. This position will be located in East Hartford, CT. MEP is a critical business unit serving greater Northrop Grumman and External customers. You will combine your experience in creating, managing, and maintaining Microsoft Windows domains using Active Directory, Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and Windows Server Update Service (WSUS) with a solid fundamental understanding of computing and networking to assist in creating, updating, and providing analysis for our training systems. You will work as part of the cyber team on creating and verifying technical documentation for the products you will support. You will work in concert with the software, systems, and test engineers to field these systems. High visibility with true success and uplift of working manufacturing environments. This role can be performed by a level 1 or level 2 Cybersecurity Analyst.

Job Duties:

· Build automated system deployments; perform OS image updates and customizations with MDT/WDS; determine patch and driver versions and execute downloads; define/update domain configurations, BIOS configurations, and Network Attached Storage (NAS) configurations; perform VM creation, PXE boot, RAID Configuration, registry edits, GPO edits, DNS configuration, DHCP edits; support software installations, web interface/server updates (basic), RHEL updates, basic RHEL admin, system deployment, and backups/restores; provide inputs and edits to automate/script tasks; and develop process documentation.

· Office infrastructure management and setup – laptops, server-side software patching, computer refreshes, procurement, and deployment of OS updates.

· Follow guidance from the sector CISO cyber engineers to ensure compliance with customer and internal Cyber Security standards and requirements such as DFARS and CMMC.

· Develop, create, maintain, and document enclave environments. Collaborating with internal business owners to properly document and fill out environment ISSP, update POA&Ms and other key fields to meet cyber requirements via Archer.

· Perform assessments of systems and networks within the networking environment or enclave and identify where those systems and networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.

· Collaboration with systems and cyber engineers to analyze scans, determine patch and software versions, interact with software engineering for software hardening, network security & configurations, and security updates to equipment such as printers, UPS, storage, etc.

· Documentation of processes for both internal use and as contract deliverables.

· Active directory group management.

· Working with approved vendors on machine, network, and upgrade capabilities.

Basic Qualifications for level 1:

• a relevant Bachelor’s degree with 0 years’ experience Or an Associate’s Degree with 2 years of relevant cybersecurity related experience OR a High School Diploma / Equivalent with 4 years of relevant cybersecurity related experience may be considered in lieu of the degree.
• Knowledge of general principles of Microsoft Domain System Administration to create and maintain small air-gapped LAN systems.
• Knowledge of the following elements of Microsoft Windows domain administration tools is required: Active Directory, DNS, Group Policy, DHCP, WSUS, and Windows Deployment Services (WDS).
• Ability to Interpret Cyber Security scan report data, research appropriate mitigations, and configure and integrate new software products into an established baseline.
• Knowledge of the following elements of Microsoft Windows domain administration tools:

Basic Qualifications for level 2:

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of cybersecurity or relevant experience or relevant Masters Degree with 0 years of experience Or an Associates Degree with 4 years of relevant experience OR High School Diploma / Equivalent with 6 years’ relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the degree.
• Knowledge of general principles of Microsoft Domain System Administration to create and maintain small air-gapped LAN systems.
• Specific experience with the following elements of Microsoft Windows domain administration tools is required: Active Directory, DNS, Group Policy, DHCP, WSUS, and Windows Deployment Services (WDS).
• Interpret Cyber Security scan report data, research appropriate mitigations, and configure and integrate new software products into an established baseline.
• Experience with the following elements of Microsoft Windows domain administration tools:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with system backup and restore capabilities and understanding the requirements and obstacles to maintaining a backup/restore plan across disparate system configurations.
• Understanding of RAID and integration of NAS devices into a system
• Ability to write and understand technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing support and machinery.
• Basic understanding of how to update and configure system BIOS.
• Reimaging PCs and critical updates for Shopfloor environments
• Experienced upgrading manufacturing environments from Windows 10 to 11.
• Experience with basic administration and maintenance of Linux, preferably Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
• Certification to support Information Assurance Technician Level I or II validation (i.e., CompTIA A+ (CE), Network+(CE), Security+(CE), etc.) or ability to obtain.

Salary Range: $74,000.00 – $111,000.00Salary Range 2: $89,400.00 – $134,200.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate’s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.